Lockley, Fred. "History of the Columbia River Valley, From The Dalles to the Sea." Vol. 3. S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928. p. 163. THOMAS G. HAYDEN For more than four decades Thomas G. Hayden was identified with public affairs of Wasco county, establishing a record of long and faithful service which has seldom been equaled. He is a Union veteran and one of the venerable citizens of Portland. His birth occurred in Gallatin county, Kentucky, on the 4th of April, 1844, and his parents, Wilford and Seena Hayden, were also natives of the Blue Grass state. His father's forbears were Celts and the mother was of French lineage. Wilford Hayden was bound out when a boy of twelve and fought life's battles alone and unaided. Although he had only five weeks schooling, he learned to read and write and was also able to keep his own accounts. As a young man he was employed on steamboats plying on the Mississippi river, afterward purchasing a tract of land near Gallatin, Missouri, and there engaged in farming until his demise in 1897. Mrs. Hayden became one of the centenarians of Oregon and on November 25, 1920, was called to her final rest. Thomas G. Hayden, one of her seven children, was educated in public schools and assisted his father in developing the farm. He remained at home until September, 1864, when he joined company F. attached to the Fifty-fifth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers, and served with the mounted infantry until the end of the conflict between the north and the south. 'His brothers, John R. and Henry Harrison Hayden, were Confederate soldiers but soon after their enlistment espoused the Union cause, which they defended until the close of the Civil war. Before entering the service Thomas G. Hayden had learned the trade of shoe-making and after his honorable discharge he opened a shop in Fulton, Missouri. The undertaking proved a success and his trade grew so rapidly that five men were constantly employed in making boots by hand. The work turned out of his shop was of exceptionally high grade and the boots sold for eighteen dollars a pair. They were in great demand, as shoes were not worn by men in those days. In 1874 Mr. Hayden sold the business in Missouri and went to California. For six years he was the driver of a street car in San Jose and then came to Oregon, arriving in Portland in January, 1880. In July, 1880, he left the Rose city, securing work as a carpenter at The Dalles, and aided in building the old Wasco Academy. He was made deputy sheriff of Wasco county in 1881 and acted in that capacity for three years. On the expiration of that period he was appointed court bailiff and served continuously in Wasco county for forty-six years in official connections, recently tendering his resignation. His duties were discharged with conscientiousness and efficiency and during his service as bailiff he was stationed in three courthouses, each larger and better than its predecessor. In 1894 Mr. Hayden married Miss Cora Sybil Kennedy, who died in July, 1900. His second union was with Mrs. Carrie W. Chambers, whom he married July 1, 1920. She was born in Miami county, Kansas, and her parents, James A. and Caroline W. (Norman) Stewart, were natives respectively of Kentucky and Indiana. When the country became involved in civil strife Mr. Stewart joined the Twelfth Regiment of cavalry in Kansas, becoming sergeant of Company C, and served in the Union army until the close of the war. Soon afterward he filed on a homestead in Salem township, Greenwood county, Kansas, and as the years passed he converted the wild tract into a valuable farm. His holdings were extensive and he was numbered among the leading stockmen of that district, achieving success in raising cattle and hogs. A man of deeply religious nature, he aided in organizing and building the first church in the county, also assisting in the erection of a school building, and contributed generously toward the support of all worthy projects. He was a devout Methodist and an earnest, untiring worker in behalf of the church. Mr. Stewart was elected justice of the peace and filled the office for many years. His family numbered fifteen children: John T. and Melinda E., both deceased; Emma J., who lives in Kansas; James A., of Colorado; Henry J., who has remained in the Sunflower state; Carrie W.; Martha Ann, Electa V. I. and Edward R., all of whom are residents of Kansas; Minnie F., whose home is in Colorado; Nellie M. and Charles L., of Kansas; Wesley N., who has passed away; and two children who died in infancy. The father's demise occurred in Kansas in 1909 and Mrs. Stewart passed away in that state in 1925, when eighty-seven years of age. At that time eleven of her own children were living, as well as sixty-five grandchildren, ninety-six great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. Eleven of the grandsons fought in the World war, all volunteering for service, and six of her grandsons were pallbearers at the funeral. Mrs. Stewart's daughter Carrie was educated at Eureka, Kansas, and in that state was married to a Mr. Chambers. They remained in Kansas until 1891 and went to the territory of Oklahoma at the time the Cherokee lands were opened up for settlement. Mr. Chambers was one of the first to file on a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres in Lincoln county, which now contains rich oil fields, but unfortunately sold his land before its value became known. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers became the parents of five children. Blanche, the first born, is the wife of Howard Wilkerson and the mother of four children: Joseph B., Pauline, Hazel and Laurel. Grace was married to Mr. Mulhausen, who is a prominent architect of San Benito, Texas, and they have two daughters, Caroline and Eloise. Birdie is Mrs. Sturman, of Portland, and has one child, Miriam. Glenn Stewart is living in Billings, Oklahoma, his native town. Harold A. Chambers, also a native of Billings, is married and resides in Los Angeles, California. Both sons responded to the call to the colors and served until the close of the World war. Mr. Hayden is a past commander of J. W. Nesmith Post, No. 17, of the Grand Army of the Republic, and has been identified with the Masonic order for a period of fifty-two years. His wife is president of the State Chapter of the Daughters of Civil War Veterans and was formerly the executive head of the Woman's Relief Corps of The Dalles. She is a past noble grand of the Rebekahs and also belongs to the local chapter of the Eastern Star, taking a deep interest in fraternal affairs. Mr. Hayden has wisely conserved his powers and his eighty-four years rest lightly upon him. He is esteemed by a host of friends and since his retirement from public life has resided at No. 114 West of Bryant street, in the city of Portland. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2012 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.